Dorothy Jamieson (died 2010)
| Dorothy Jamieson | |
|---|---|
| née Baillie | |
| Born | 1923-06-12 Canora, Saskatchewan |
| Died | 2010-06-02 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | riveter |
| Employer | Canada Car |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Dorothy Jamieson (12 June 1923 – 2 June 2010 (aged 86)) was a Saskatchewan-born riveter at Canada Car during the war who later resided in Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Life and family
Dorothy Jamieson was born in Canora, Saskatchewan, on June 12, 1923. She grew up in Fort Frances, Ontario, before relocating to Fort William. During the Second World War, she worked as a riveter for Canada Car. It was during this period that she met and married her husband, Harry Jamieson.[1]
She was a homemaker who was known for her interest in nature, music, and board games. She frequently hosted family dinners and was recognized for her skill in making jams and pies. She also kept various dogs and birds as pets over the years.[1]
She was survived by her daughters Lynda Bessel, Kathy Harding, Beth Shipston, Joanne Hnatiw, and Christine Danis, and her son Ron. Her family included sons-in-law Rod, Ron, Jerry, and Bart. She left behind fifteen grandchildren: Deanna Bessel, Jeff, Leann Siddo, Jillian Borynec, Ian, Claire Shipston, Chantell Maidment, Kerri Hnatiw, Jamie Hnatiw, Cara, Rachel, Lukas, Jon Jamieson, Nick, and Jessica Danis, along with their partners Lena, Radcliff, Tavis, Jay, and TJ. She was also survived by a great-grandchild, Amira Siddo, her brother Archibald ('Bun') Baillie, and sisters-in-law Louise Hutton and Frankie Gibb. She was predeceased by her husband Harry Jamieson, her daughter Laurie Noreen, six brothers, and one sister.[1]
She died on June 2, 2010, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Following her requests, a private family burial took place. Memorial donations were directed to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2010-06-05.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 2 June 2010.
Other records
The following was recorded under the title Dorothy E. Jamieson (née Baillie) and is judged, from matching details, to refer to the same person.
Family
- Married Harry W. Jamieson on 5 October 1950.[3][4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Dorothy Jamieson, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2010-06-05, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 5 June 2010, p. 8(B)
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 10 October 1950, p. 6
- ↑ Port Arthur News-Chronicle, 12 October 1950, p. 5